More strategic approach to infrastructure More strategic approach to infrastructureA new Infrastructure Commission raises hopes of a more strategic approach to New Zealand infrastructure, says BusinessNZ.Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the new body would be more...
Business sentiment and the 2017 election Business sentiment and the 2017 electionBusiness is relatively happy with the policy direction of New Zealand but wants some key changes.The findings of the Deloitte BusinessNZ Election Survey* were presented to 300 business...
Survey shows room for improvement in the way NZ taxes business Survey shows room for improvement in the way New Zealandtaxes business BusinessNZ-Deloitte Major Companies Tax Survey reportidentifies ten measures for a world class tax systemWhile New Zealand'stax system...
Paying for water should be a consistent policy Paying for water should be a consistent policyA consistent policy on water for everyone is required, says BusinessNZ.An ad hoc policy on water charging would be prone to political manipulation, with regions, councils and...
New survey reveals health of Kiwi workers New survey results reveal health of kiwi workers, workplaces NewZealand lost around 6.6 million working days at a cost of $1.51 billion in 2016The latest Wellness in the Workplace Survey results released bySouthern Cross...
Business Election Manifesto Business Election ManifestoBusinessNZ today released its Election Manifesto.Based on a survey of employers throughout New Zealand*, the Manifesto outlines seven priorities that business would like to see enacted after the 2017 General...
Temporary visa changes more workable Temporary visa changes more workableChanges to temporary work visas are more workable, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope.Changes announced today will help define what is a lower-skilled employee, and will restrict...
ETS changes make sense ETS changes make senseBusinessNZ and the Sustainable Business Council have welcomed changes signalled for New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme.BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope said the amendments to the ETS made sense in the international...
Innovation in New Models of Tertiary Education BusinessNZ has welcomed the Government's response to the Productivity Commission investigation into New Models of Tertiary Education. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope says the Government's commitment to innovation is...
Labour policy missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour policy - missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper togetherLabour's industrial relations policy would be a backward step for jobs and the economy, says...
NZ economy ticking over NZ economy ticking overThe BusinessNZ Planning Forecast for the June 2017 quarter shows positive performance in the New Zealand economy.Construction, tourism and agriculture are performing at a strong level and the services and manufacturing...
Labour policy missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper together Labour policy - missed opportunity for employers and employees to prosper togetherLabour's industrial relations policy would be a backward step for jobs and the economy, says...